Barney Circle in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Revolutionary War Patriots
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
Presented by
District of Columbia
Daughters of the American Revolution
in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States
Erected by District of Columbia, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 38° 52.962′ N, 76° 58.661′ W. Memorial is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Barney Circle. It is on E Street Southeast east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east. The marker stands on the grounds of Congressional Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1809 Potomac Ave SE, Washington DC 20003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas R. Gedney (here, next to this marker); John Smilie (here, next to this marker); Elbridge Gerry (a few steps from this
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
